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Originally Posted by Don_T
My new 5th wheel came with the following tires:
Provider ST235/85R16
4400 lbs at 110 psi
Speed rating M - 81 MPH
Made in China
Does anyone here know anything about them? The 5th wheel has a GVWR of 15k and the axles are rated at 7k each. I looks like the tires are rated well over the load but I don't know if they are any good.
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The Providers started showing up on commercial equipment and flatdeck trailers (PJ/Starlite) 4-5 years ago. Now some RV's are coming OEM with them.
There the new gen ST tires with the nylon cap on all tire sizes. They also have a M speed rating (81 mph).
I have a set of ST235/85-16 E on a small 12k tandem equipment trailer with 6k axles. These tires have around 20k-22k miles and no issues. I keep them at 80 psi 365 days a year.
I just made a 730 mile round trip run today at 75-78 mph delivering a 8k tractor.
My neighbor has six 16" load G Providers on a 38' LEQ horse trailer. Last month they made a horse show in Las Vegas with two of their horses. Now he/wife and 9 year old are off to a horse show some where in Kentucky.